At La Luz Center, language means opportunity to increase the earning potential of families. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) program for adults—one of the fastest-growing in Sonoma Valley—which already tripled enrollment from 2021-2024—has now grown another 60% this year to more than 230... Continue
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Celebrating Creekside’s Move to Adelle Editor’s Note: Creekside High School is a small continuation high school that is an alternative option for students in the Sonoma Valley. Its focus is on creating flexible, individual learning plans for students that will encourage both personal growth and... Continue
Sonoma Valley Community Communications, the nonprofit that operates KSVY radio and SonomaTV, have announced a new governing board as the organization enters its 2025/26 fiscal year. Continuing board members include food and wine writer Kathleen Hill, tour company owner and former law firm manager Margarita... Continue
Today I unpacked the last remaining box of my late wife Norma’s books. The two-car garage at the condo was completely filled when we moved in just over four months ago, and now it’s almost empty. Between what’s been thrown away, donated, and brought inside,... Continue
As I write my column today about the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC), I am aware that Permit Sonoma plans to publish a Notice of Preparation (NOP) for responsible agencies and interested parties to provide comments on what should be included in the Draft Environmental Impact... Continue
Sondra Bernstein and John Toulze recently signed a lease for the longtime Maya restaurant space at First Street East and East Napa Street in Sonoma after being officially notified that the lease was available. Last week an ABC “suspension” notice appeared in the front window... Continue
Acclaimed broadcaster and pianist hosts Saturday Show Bay Area cultural icon Dick Conte has joined the roster of volunteer hosts at Sonoma’s non-profit, community-powered radio station, KSVY. Conte, a legendary jazz pianist and a broadcast fixture in jazz programming at Bay Area radio stations –... Continue
One of the many services our District provides is the control of in-ground yellowjacket nests. This year we have responded to over 4,131 calls for nest eradication- a nearly 165% increase from last year at the same time! Although we are receiving a record number... Continue
Holocausts, Shrinking Wine Sales, Dipping Gun Deaths, Meager Rain, Seismic Faults and Epstein Agonistes Your correspondent senses that these are very trying times for many in our Valley. Trying, because many are just trying to ignore how trying Life has become, what with the unending... Continue
Sonoma County today announced the launch of SonomaCountyResilient.org, a new website that makes it easier than ever to find information and funding for land management projects that reduce wildfire risk and protect local ecosystems. The website will serve as a one-stop hub for residents, landowners, resource... Continue